Hear the World Premiere of Andy Black’s Haunting New Song “Stay Alive"

It's the anthem you need right now.

Often, when artists navigate the jump from being part of a band to working as a solo act, they reinvent bits and pieces of their identities. Though Andy Black may have changed his performing name, he didn't change his distinct sound or his look, and it's paying off in major ways with his upcoming album, The Shadow Side. The first single "We Don't Have to Dance," has already amassed millions of views on YouTube. His followup track, "Stay Alive," is going to be just as big of a hit — and Teen Vogue has the world premiere right here and now.

Andy worked on the song with Alkaline Trio's Matt Skiba, and he said the collaboration process "was a dream come true for me" as the group was "the first band that truly resonated to me and, hands down, the artist who had the most influence and impact on me as a songwriter. Matt's voice helped me through so much throughout my formative stages and to have him come in and sing on a song about survival and the fear that can come from disparity was an incredible experience and one I will never forget."

It's an anthem in all of the best ways, and one that will leave you sing-shouting along with Andy's signature deep voice throughout the chorus. It's the latest in a long line of tracks reminding you to live your best life, no matter what comes your way.